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Farm cash receipts from crops decreased in the first six months of the year as compared to 2023 while livestock receipts were higher. According to Statistics Canada, farm cash receipts for Canadian farmers totalled $47.

Producers have made good progress with harvest over the past week with 25 per cent of the crop now harvested, ahead of the 5-year average of 21 per cent.

The wheat harvest is at different stages around the world. In Canada, the spring wheat harvest is in the early stages. Saskatchewan is 4 per cent complete as of August 19, Alberta is 5 per cent complete, and Manitoba is 3 per cent complete.

Statistics Canada released model-based projections of production of various crops for each province on Wednesday morning.

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord.

Harvest continues in winter cereals, spring cereals, and peas. A limited number of canola fields have been harvested, mostly in the Central and Eastern regions.

MACKLIN — The Macklin Fire Department says Logan Sieben, 25, arrested and charged by Unity RCMP in connection to recent hay bale fires in Unity/Macklin, was a member of the department.

Herschel Parts will continue their 137-year legacy of manufacturing and distribution of high-quality agricultural products. Bourgault Tillage Tools, a privately owned Canadian parts manufacturer, has become the new owner of Herschel Parts.

Insurance claims have been made over the past week following storms that brought hail, causing varying degrees of crop damage. Ag Direct Hail Insurance is one of those companies that have been busy.

After a series of twists and turns, Canadian rail service is back on track Monday morning.